Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Why Rhode Island is One of the Worst States for Car Accident Claims
If you own a car and carry auto insurance, you probably know by now that if you are at fault in a car accident, there is a good chance that your premiums will go up. How much your insurance rates will increase after an at-fault crash depends on the state where you live. As… Read More »
Rhode Island Eliminates the ‘Open and Obvious’ Doctrine from Premises Liability Law
Thanks to the efforts of Robert E. Craven, House Judiciary Chairman and founder of Robert E. Craven & Associates, Rhode Island no longer follows the common principle of “open and obvious” dangers, which used to be a defense in premises liability cases. Rhode Island law has eliminated the “open and obvious” doctrine, which prevented… Read More »
Is It Illegal to Drive a Car Under the Influence of Marijuana in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island has decriminalized marijuana and legalized its medicinal use, but does it mean that drivers in the state can get behind the wheel of a motor vehicle after smoking weed? Not really. Despite the cannabis-friendly laws in Rhode Island, it is still illegal to drive a car under the influence of marijuana. The… Read More »